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Takei 手計 – Japanese surname
Takei (手計) is read たけい and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 手計, the characters mean: hand + plot. This reading can be written with at least 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 14 strokes in total.
How to write Takei in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 手計 | たけい | hand + plot | 13 |
| 田形 | たけい | rice field + shape | 12 |
| 武井 | たけい | warrior + well | 12 |
| 竹位 | たけい | bamboo + rank | 13 |
| 竹井 | たけい | bamboo + well | 10 |
| 武江 | たけい | warrior + creek | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Takei
Takei in different scripts
| Romaji | Takei |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | たけい |
| Katakana | タケイ |
| Kanji (most common) | 手計 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Takei (Japanese order: 手計歩美, たけい あゆみ)
- Yurina Takei (Japanese order: 手計百合奈, たけい ゆりな)
- Yuki Takei (Japanese order: 手計結城, たけい ゆうき)
How to pronounce Takei
Break it into 2 parts: ta · kei. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written たけい.
Questions about Takei
What does Takei mean in Japanese?
Takei has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 手計, combines these meanings: hand + plot. Other spellings include 田形 (rice field + shape), 武井 (warrior + well), 竹位 (bamboo + rank).
How do you write Takei in kanji?
The most common way is 手計 (たけい). It can also be written 田形, 武井, 竹位, 竹井, 武江.
How do you write Takei in katakana?
Takei is タケイ in katakana and たけい in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Takei?
Takei is read たけい and has 3 syllables (morae).
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